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Punta Mita Beach Festival 2017 surpasses all expectations!

By Tere September 7, 2017September 19, 2017 0

Last August 12 and 13, Punta Mita, the most exclusive destination in Riviera Nayarit and the Mexican Pacific, hosted a weekend full of great activities, outstanding food and amazing company at the 5th Annual Punta Mita Beach Festival!

Hosted by Punta Mita Ocean Sports at the Kupuri Beach Club, this two day event was lived up to and surpassed all expectations with wonderful weather. Over 300 participants of all ages participated around all the different activities, enjoyed delicious gourmet options off the grill from our Guest Chefs and toast with amazing cocktails from our mixologists, all with an amazing energy creating an unforgettable weekend enjoying Punta Mita lifestyle at its best!

This event certainly embodies everything Punta Mita represents: unique moments for the family and friends. It was definitely an adventure weekend that brought together the best beach activities with all the natural beauty and adventure that Riviera Nayarit has to offer. It’s a compilation of the very best of our destination!

The Punta Mita Beach Festival 2017 showcased the extensive recreational experiences available to Kupuri Beach Club residents and guests through their Ocean Sport program. The program included activities suitable for everyone, from exciting family adventures with an underwater treasure hunting, to inflatable beach soccer, and of course, exceptional cuisine offers from renowned Punta Mita chefs like Esther Sánchez and Jesus Duron of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, who along with executive chef of Punta Mita Beach Clubs, Pato Persico served up a gourmet beach bbq experience. Adam Finer and his team at Punta Mita Ocean Sports did a fine job in setting the stage for a perfect event with wellness events including yoga, windsurfing, paddle boarding, derby races and much more.

The main focus of this event has always been to celebrate life in a fun and active way, and we would like to thank all the attendees for participating on all the different activities, either recreational or competitive, and also we would like to congratulate the winners of the different events, all of you, together with the organizers and staff, made of this Punta Mita Beach Festival, an memorable event.

Starship Winners:

1st – LOS INGLESES: Carl Emberson, Rodney Rosenstein, Brendan Wood, Hugo Van Belle.
2nd – PUNTA MITA: Gabriela Gómez, Guillermo Martínez, Gabriel Hernández, Maarten Dandenberg, Alexandra Ivansevic.

Kupuri Derby:

1st – Horacio Garcia (in a SUP)
2nd – Team Hamilton (in a Outrigger Canoe)
3rd – Rod Rosensteing (in a SUP)

Kids SUP

Sofia Finer
Dalilah Massey

Zaira Gomez, Yoga Master and Director of Yoga Institute Mysore IndiaThe sounds and rhythms of DJs Mauricio Lemus and Omar Covarrubias set the tone for a wonderful celebration of Punta Mita as did our other special guests including :

Adam Finer, SUP pioneer in Mexico and Punta Mita Ocean Sports director
Veronica Finer, competitive SUPer and former Mexican Champion in the Technical Surf Race Discipline
Fernando Stalla, 2012 Surfer of the Year by the Mexican Federation of Surfing

Established Punta Mita Chefs such as:

Julio Curiel of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Sigi Anguiano of El Alquimista Cocktail Room

Carl Emberson, Punta Mita’s Director of Marketing and Operations, back in town just a month ago shared a couple of words with us “in this V edition of the Punta Mita Beach Festival we have discovered the essence of Punta Mita the luxury of having 3 oceans in 1 destination making Kupuri Beach Club the ideal location for future editions and this V edition was certainly one to remember – the team did a great job offering new and fun experiences creating unforgettable family moments for all – without a doubt, the Punta Mita Beach Festival, along with the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, has become a favorite among our residents, friends and visitors“.

Sponsors for the Punta Mita Beach Festival 2017 included Las Marietas Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit, Punta Mita Expeditions, Punta Mita Ocean Sports, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Kova Media, Corona Beer, Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose and Tequila Patrón.

Save the date for the 6th edition: Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August 2018!

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Best of luck on your new journey Ceci Paredes!

By admin July 19, 2017 0

We know farewells are sad, but we are certain that every change is a new opportunity to get better and grow. Saying goodbye to Ceci after having her as leader of PEACE Punta Mita isn’t easy at all, but she has laid the foundations for the strong and successful organization that PEACE is today.

Ceci took the role of Executive Director on April 01, 2013 of PEACE Punta de Mita A.C., and her presence was critical to the start-up, it was thanks to her leadership and profound effort that the process of winding up the old Peace, and starting up the new PEACE was such a successful achievement.

Her strong leadership abilities were the driving force behind the successful introduction of the new PEACE strategy of improving the lives of the local villagers by investing in the next generation, children & youths, focusing principally on education.

Not only overseeing already implemented programs such as Avanza and Computers, Ceci orchestrated new ones, including Campeones, and most notably the English Program which excels by reaching over 1,200 students in the community to improve invaluable second language skills, whilst creating social change. Four years on, Ceci is now closing this chapter of her life with PEACE to seek new challenges.

With the reorganizing of the PEACE team, Ceci will be passing the torch to new Executive Director, Ali Elías and the team. In addition to this mentoring role, she will also be dedicating herself to some key projects, including an amazing new PEACE Learning Center which will be built on land provided by Dine. We thank Ceci for her determined leadership and profound contribution to start PEACE in difficult times, and to launch it on its path of success.

To wish Ceci farewell, PEACE staff organized a surprise gathering to celebrate her achievements and wish her well on her ventures! Members of the community, including SEP, The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita staff, along with students and their families, met in the “Casa de la Tercera Edad“ to surprise Ceci. The night was full of great music, traditional dance, and memories, with great food and drink supplied by the hotels and community members.

We wish you nothing but the best Ceci, good luck in your new projects and thank you so much for all your love and devotion for this community.

¡Buena Suerte Ceci!

For more information about PEACE Punta de Mita and to read the original story click here.

Photos courtesy of PEACE Punta de Mita.

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Exclusive Punta Mita Adventures Discount for all Punta Mita Residents!

By admin July 19, 2017 0

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Enter the promo-code “PUNTAMITA“ at checkout and your discount will be automatically processed when booking online. Tour with Punta Mita Adventures for the best in quality, service and attention to detail for your next outdoor adventure!

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Catherine Bell returns to Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit!

By admin July 11, 2017September 19, 2017 0

She really likes it! US actor and model Catherine Bell seems to have found in the Riviera Nayarit a favorite haven, as in the past three months she’s twice chosen Punta Mita, the Glamour Peninsula, for her vacations.

This time Bell celebrated the 4th of July festivities Mexican-style, toasting to the United States’ independence with tequila and enjoying regional dishes, including the pescado zarandeado.

After her first visit—which took place in May—the celebrity fell in love with the Riviera Nayarit’s gorgeous natural scenery and the excellent service received during her stay at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. So much so, that she promised to return… and she did!

By June 28^th Bell was already “counting the days” until her return to the destination, announcing her visit on social media and thrilled to this time be “with the kids,” since in May her trip was a solo one.

The actor and model once again booked a stay at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita where she was treated like a queen, as can be seen in the images she shared on her social media accounts. In the pics, Catherine is captured fully enjoying the hotel’s amenities and there’s a record of her visit to the Islas Marietas National Park, where she even hopped on a paddleboard.

“And another magical day in paradise!? Thank you for such a special day Waldo!” she wrote, referring to the guide who took her to visit the Islas Marietas. Bell also posted a picture of her daughter, Gemma, on a boat floating across from Playa del Amor with the caption: “My pretty ‘little’ girl! Amazing family vacation!”

The response from her followers on Instagram was immediate, with messages of appreciation for sharing such beautiful pictures and asking her whereabouts on the one she posted of her on a paddleboard.

Catherine Bell has 41.2 thousand followers on her official Instagram account, 35.4 thousand on her Facebook account and 72.7 thousand on Twitter.

The British actor and model is remembered for her role as Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie in the seriesJAG, where she worked between 1996 and 2005. From 2007 forward she can be seen playing Denise Sherwood in the Lifetime TV drama, Army Wives.

Her first appearance on the big screen was as Isabella Rossellini’s body double in the movie Death Becomes Her. Afterwards she participated in movies such as Men of War, Black Thunderand Bruce Almighty, with Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman. Other credits include Alien Nation: Body and Soul, Cab to Canada, The Time Shifters, Company Town and, more recently, The Good Witch and its sequel, The Good Witch’s Garden.

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PEACE Punta de Mita introduces their New Executive Director!

By admin July 5, 2017September 19, 2017 0

It seems like it was yesterday when Ceci Paredes was taking on the role of Executive Director of PEACE Punta de Mita, but it’s been 4 years already!

Back in 2013, Ceci was critical to the start-up as it was due to her leadership and profound effort that the process of winding up the old Peace, and starting up the new PEACE was such a successful achievement. Her strong leadership abilities were the driving force behind the successful introduction of the new PEACE strategy of improving the lives of the local villagers by investing in the next generation, children & youths, focusing principally on education.

Not only overseeing already implemented programs such as Avanza and Computers, Ceci orchestrated new ones, including Campeones, and most notably the English Program which excels by reaching over 1,200 students in the community to improve invaluable second language skills, whilst creating social change. Four years on, Ceci is now closing this chapter of her life with PEACE to seek new challenges. With the reorganizing of the PEACE team, Ceci will be passing the torch to new Executive Director, Ali Elías and the team. Ali Elías, previously PEACE Education Supervisor, obtained her law degree at the University of Tepic, and moved to the Punta de Mita area in 2005. Ali began working with PEACE as a teacher over 8 years ago. Prior to the start-up of the new PEACE, she was a teacher at the PEACE Center and played the key leadership role in the success of the AVANZA program. When the PEACE English Program expanded in April 2015, Ali was promoted to Education Supervisor – responsible for over 80% of the PEACE operating budget, in which her experience and determination greatly contributed to the successful partnership between PEACE and SEP [Secretaria de Educacion Publica].

Following the foundations that Ceci has laid down, Ali will continue to meet PEACE’s mission that aims to influence social change within the local villages, focusing and investing in education for the younger generation. Ali’s enthusiastic child-centered teaching method has inspired and changed the lives of many local children, and her successful method has been adopted by the PEACE teaching staff. She plans to continue growing the solid PEACE relationship with the Punta de Mita local community, and will manage the various PEACE programs and initiatives, overseeing the positive impact on local’s lives.

Ceci will continue working with PEACE but now with a mentoring role, she will also be dedicating herself to some key projects, including an amazing new PEACE Learning Center which will be built on land provided by Dine.

We thank Ceci for all the hard work done for the community in the past years and we wish her nothing but the best in her new project. At the same time, we would like to con congratulate Ali for her new position wishing her a bright future with PEACE, we are sure that she’ll take this amazing organization to the next level.

For more information about PEACE Punta de Mita visit their recently updated website: peacepuntademita.org

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More Celebrities spotted in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit!

By admin June 21, 2017 0

The Riviera Nayarit continues welcoming celebrities looking for fun under the sun, which is where the destination’s beaches and infrastructure put on their best show. The hottest A-listers in town these days were US actors Mario López and Grant Gustin.
Meanwhile, domestic actors and presenters also made their presence known in Mexico’s Pacific Treasure, specifically in Punta de Mita, the Riviera Nayarit’s Glamour Peninsula.
Mario López, the actor who first became famous back in the 90s for his role as “Slater” on Saved by the Bell, came to celebrate Father’s Day at Casa Aramara in Punta Mita, owned by Joe Francis who shared in the fun. Both of them posted photos on their social media accounts.

US actor and singer Grant Gustin, who plays “Barry Allen” on the series The Flash, is best known for his role as “Sebastian Smythe” on Glee. He enjoyed some couple time at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita.

Hotel W Punta de Mita has positioned itself as a celebrity hangout since its inauguration last year, seeing a string of celebrities come through its doors in a very short period of time.

The last three stars to visit were actress and presenter Mariana Echeverría, who has several years’ experience under her belt and currently hosts “Guerra de Chistes;” Eddy Vilard, the Mexican actor known for his part on the soap opera “Rebelde;” and model Uriel Santana, known as “the sexy celebrity photographer.”

Finally, Tania Peregrino was also spotted in Punta de Mita. A creative director and influencer, she was apparently charmed with the destination: she was just here about a month ago and now she’s back.

Take a look at their posts:
Mario López ; Joe Francis; Grant Gustin ; Mariana Echeverría ; Eddy Vilard ; Uriel Santana ;Tania Peregrino

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